LSF Grant Program

The Lewis Sports Foundation (LSF) grant program is designed to promote youth education, physical activity and sport in Minnesota and nationwide. The program was developed to support coaches, administrators, groups, teams, organizations or fund services. The goal is to alleviate the financial burdens associated with participating in or managing physical activity and sport. Grant distributions range from $100-$500.

Copy of the latest IRS letter of tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)

List of officers and directors of the organization and their affiliates

Organizational budget for current year including anticipated expenses/income

Brief description of the project including geographic/demographic target, timetable and number of children affected.

Budget summary of project (including anticipated income and expenses)

List three results you expect to achieve

List three ways you will measure the results

As a standard practice, LSF provides grants for:

Team and organizational entry fees to competition or events

Recreational events

Athletic Associations

Non-fundraising sporting events

Programs that support youth physical activity and sport participation

Equipment and supplies

Academic based curriculums that involve health and/or physical activity as their topics

Other sport interest that are under the discretion of the Board of Directors

Deadlines for the submission of all information for grants are January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1. The number and size of grants allocated each year depends on the budgeted allotment, the number of applications received and the amount of funding requested. Allow 2-4 weeks from the information deadline for a decision on your funding request. (LSF sports camps and events are reviewed on separate timelines). The recipient will be notified by email or postal mail as soon as the request for funding has been determined.

If you are awarded funding, your project or event must be completed within 12 months of the grant. Funding renewals are not automatic and cannot be guaranteed. If you are applying for a funding renewal, you must submit a report of the final results from the prior grant with your new funding request. Grants are awarded only once to each applicant. Incomplete funding requests will be returned and will not be considered for funding until complete.

Lewis Sports Foundation

Founded in 1999 by Leo Lewis, the Lewis Sports Foundation (LSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit community service organization dedicated to providing our youth with the tools to develop life skills through education and physical activity.

16th Annual Leo Lewis Celebrity Golf Classic

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